{
  "id": 10316063,
  "title": "Malaysia invited to co-chair The Hague Group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/malaysia-invited-to-co-chair-the-hague-group",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T00:01:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1542564/malaysia-invited-co-chair-hague-group"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has been invited to co-chair The Hague Group, a coalition of nations advocating compliance with international law and addressing humanitarian issues. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that several member nations expressed a desire for Malaysia to share the role with South Africa. He confirmed that the government had yet to seek the prime minister's consent, but the recognition reflects the international community's respect for Malaysia's vocal stance on these matters.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Malaysia has been invited to co-chair The Hague Group following the country’s firm and consistent stance in advocating compliance with international law and addressing humanitarian issues on various global platforms.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysia invited to co-chair The Hague Group.",
    "Coalition advocates international law compliance.",
    "South Africa also desired to share role."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Malaysia's invitation to co-chair The Hague Group signals the international community's recognition of its influential voice on humanitarian issues and compliance with international law.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Malaysia sought as Hague Group co-chair, says foreign minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/malaysia-sought-as-hague-group-co-chair-says-foreign-minister",
        "published": "2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Mohamad Hasan says Malaysia sought for Hague Group role due to firm legal stance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mohamad-hasan-says-malaysia-sought-for-hague-group-role-due-to-firm",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:39:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}